OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The Oak Ridge-Anderson County branch of the NAACP hosted a Back-to-School Fair for students and families on Saturday.
While the NAACP has hosted the fair for the third time for students, it was also the first time there was a discussion about TCAP.
Oak Ridge has seen success with their results: 59% percent of 3rd graders scored proficient in the first round of tests scoring 18 percent higher than the 40 percent statewide average.
The school district said that they've been using an "MVP Baseline Test" for students in grades leading up to third. This allows the district to evaluate where students need improvement before it's too late.
"After every MVP that's administered, we give you an individualized report that breaks down to the specific areas that need improvement, that fluency or that vocabulary where your student is struggling. We can get you specific resources," Willowbrook Elementary Principal Jennifer Laurendine said.
The event was at the Scarboro Community Center Gymnasium. Parents were provided with information on the new school curriculum, tutoring resources and family resources. They also had the opportunity to go to booths and discuss opportunities with school staff and administrators, according to organizers.
Free Clinic sponsors the events and provided back-to-school physicals.
